Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington
Introduction to Public Health Surveillance
This is an introductory course offering CPH — Free
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Expires
CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
Time to Start
< 3 minutes
Length
1.50 hours
Overview
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Surveillance is a key function of public health, but what does it mean? This module introduces public health surveillance concepts and principles for public health workers who have little or no prior training in epidemiology. You'll learn about surveillance systems in local, state, and national public health practice and how these important systems are used in tracking diseases and other public health threats.
What You'll Learn
- Define public health surveillance
- Describe the different uses of surveillance systems
- Describe the legal basis for disease reporting
- List the steps in establishing a surveillance system
- Explain the process for evaluating surveillance systems
- List examples of surveillance systems at the local, state, and national levels
Competency Terms
Assessment (surveillance and epidemiology)
Emergency Preparedness and Response (all hazards)
Communication Skills
Related Occupations
Health Educator
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Related Job Tasks
Communicate effectively to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it
Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health